Sport psychology uses psychological knowledge and skills to help athletes achieve optimal performance; caring for their overall well-being and development; revealing the science behind the most appropriate cognitive and physical practices.

Learning that talent is overrated and can even become a disadvantage in the long run; discovering the benefits of focusing attention on deliberate, purposeful practice with well-defined goals; challenging brain and body to grow and adapt.

If one wants to reach their best performance level, one needs to answer a very important question; identifying what one wants their performance life to be about will help determine their goals and values; guiding through the wins and losses.

Performers in any sport or art must be aware and purposeful in focus and action; the application of mindfulness meditation to sports performance is in its infancy; initial scientific studies reveal benefits; three models of mindfulness.

Learning whether positive thinking is a help or hindrance when it comes to peak performance; cognitive defusion can help one see their thoughts for what they really are, experiences inside their head; the power of choosing which thoughts to follow.

All human emotions are based upon anger, fear, happiness and sadness; knowing whether one should expect to be happy all the time; learning to accept the full range of thoughts and emotions to free up energy to focus on performance goals.